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Sugar Beach, A Viceroy ResortFrom 1 Hotel South Beach in Miami to The Ned NoMad in New York City to COMO Castello Del Nero in Italy, Capital One Travel’s new Premier Collection for Venture X cardholders features a selection of one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts, each exuding a unique personality and each hand-picked for exceptional quality and unparalleled service. Premier Collection’s unique destinations ensure only the finest experiences for discerning travelers. Selected hotels represent everything from world class brands and collections such as Small Luxury Hotels, The Leading Hotels of the World, Six Senses, 1 Hotels, and Proper Hotels to smaller, independent and boutique hotels that customers might not…

Feb. 6th, 2023 It’s down an ordinary street in a typical Cuban neighborhood. There you’ll see mainly homes, a shell of their former glory from the 1950s, most of which, like the roads, are in a state of disrepair. Passing through the area, you’ll also see cars from that same period, patched up with bondo and billowing out black exhaust fumes as they putter along. There amongst this backdrop, you’ll find a salmon-colored building in sparkling new condition. It is a  throwback to another time of elegance and sophistication. This exclusive abode has quickly attained a well-earned reputation for providing…

Photo by Chateau du SureauTucked away near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Chateau du Sureau is one of those upscale, elegant getaways that just feels like home. The name itself means Elderberry Castle and it feels just like a castle in the mountains, a welcoming sanctuary with 10 gorgeous guest rooms as well as a private two-bedroom private villa known as Villa du Sureau. Photo by Chateau du SureauSurrounded by enchanting gardens, towering pines, and bubbling fountains, this hidden gem looks like it’s taken out of a European storybook and transported in the middle of these majestic California…

Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak BeachFor young travelers looking to reconnect with their mind, body and spirit in a peaceful yet vibrant destination, Bali's Seminyak Beach offers guests the ability to embrace the modern and traditional with a stylish and youthful zest. Come the month of May and the 'start' of Bali’s Beach Season, the destination brings a time of spiritual gratitude with the Bali Spirit Festival taking place from May 4-7. The Bali Spirit Festival functions on the core mantra of ‘Tri Hita Karana’ or ‘to live in harmony with the spiritual, social and natural environment’. Travelers have the opportunity to…

patrick-robert-doyle-AH8zKXqFITA-unsplashEven with the best of imagination, it is difficult to grasp the variety of options that the hospitality industry offers the modern traveler. But what demanding vacationers always have a right to expect is impeccable service and unforgettable experiences. In all the diversity of offerings and destinations, quality and exclusivity have become cornerstones. To help connoisseurs of a perfect vacation find their dream destination and celebrate the best representatives of the industry, Luxury Lifestyle Awards have prepared the TOP 100 Hotels & Resorts. This list is the result of research and a selection of the most impressive offerings in the…

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Santa BarbaraSeeking a Valentine's Day getaway, here are five destinations that offer a romantic ambiance in Southern California. SANTA BARBARA Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Santa Barbara is owned by ABC's The Bachelor reality star Andrew Firestone and Jess Parker, co-founders of StonePark Capital. This Santa Barbara-based hospitality development company turned an aging hotel into the first Courtyard by Marriott to debut in downtown Santa Barbara. "As Santa Barbara natives, Jess and I are thrilled to re-introduce this classic downtown hotel with timeless mid-century architecture and style,” said Firestone. “We are also proud to partner with Azul Hospitality to…

Casa GangotenaOur first impressions of Quito were at night. We were going from the airport to the old town, and all that could be seen were old buildings, and winding streets. Then, a lighted building, white, almost-church-like, with huge, hand-carved wooden doors. “We have arrived,” said the driver in a grandiose tone, “At Casa Gangotena.” When we walked in through those doors, we sensed we were walking into a slice of South American history we knew little about.  But we learned during the days ahead more about this historic place high in the Andes, 9500 feet above sea level. Casa…

Columbia HillenLocated in the heart of a regenerated shipyard area in Belfast known as the Titanic Quarter, the 4-star hotel of the same name helps bring to life a bygone age. For the 119-room Titanic Hotel occupies the Victorian and Edwardian offices of Harland & Wolff, the company that built the ill-fated cruise ship in 1911. Columbia HillenIt also stands beside the landmark building housing the massive Titanic Belfast museum, shaped to resemble four ships’ bows and covered by thousands of silver aluminum tiles, giving it the local nickname: the Iceberg. Columbia HillenHalf-hotel, half-museum, the Titanic Hotel - sister to…